About this pattern: This is a basic
knit pants pattern.I created this pattern in 2004, as a
more affordable way for me to use wool when cloth-diapering my children.
I thought others could benefit from the pattern and have made it available
online for that reason. I know many people use this pattern and just
change a few things to make it work better for them, and that is GREAT!
That is what it is for. Basically to get you going, as frugally as
possible. You are welcome to use this pattern free of charge and even
sell your wares. I am a stay-at-home mom working hard to make ends
meet and always appreciate donations though. My paypal address
is danielle@thoughtline.com if you ever desire to make a donation.

If you prefer to have me do
the math of this pattern for you, I can do so for a small fee of $5.
Please
email me
these measurements:Waist, around middle by belly button, naked
measurement
Rise, over basic sized diaper your child wears. From belly button,
under crotch, up to just over the diaper in back.
Inseam, from crotch to ankle, or bottom of foot for room to grow.

I apologize for the change in my available patterns.
I revised my pattern in summer 2006 and many people were using that one, but it
was lost when our website was deleted. So I went back to the original
pattern to make my revisions. Thankfully in Feb 2007, a knitter sent me a
copy of the 2.0 pattern and I added it here. The newest pattern is posted
below. This is my easiest pattern, with a better fit. The others are
available just for reference or anyone that preferred them. Enjoy!
Link to version 1.0Link to version 2.0

Be sure to check gauge when knitting. If you use a
different size yarn or needles or knit more loosely or tighter than I do, the
gauge will vary.
Check doodles.thoughtline.com/knitting101/gauge.html for more info

Measurements from child:
Waist, around middle by belly button, naked measurement
Rise, over basic sized diaper your child wears. From belly button, under
crotch, up to just over diaper in back.
Inseam, from crotch to ankle, or bottom of foot for room to grow.

Divide your number of stitches by 4 (in example, 88
divided by 4 is 22)

Place a stitch marker after ¼ of the stitches and at ¾
of the stitches (in the example, at 22 (A) stitches and 66 (B) stitches)
when you reach stitch marker B, work a short row back (http://doodles.thoughtline.com/knitting101/shortrows.html)
when you reach stitch marker (A) turn back around and continue knitting for 3
rows.
repeat a short row set from marker (B) back to (A) and on again.
knit 3 rows
repeat one more short row set from marker (B) back to (A), remove markers and
knit on until your body measures your needed rise. The back should now be 1"
higher in rise from your front for a nice fit, so make sure to measure
accordingly.

Before splitting for crotch, knit 2 stitches. This
will ensure a smooth kitchener stitch so your round is not in the middle of it.

Now we will split for the legs and crotch. Take your total stitches, subtract 8
for your crotch and then divide in half. In the example, your total stitches are
8, minus 8 = 80, divided in half is 40.

Place first half of stitches on stitch holder (40 in
exanple), 4 stitches on a double pointed needle, your second half of the total
on your 12" needles (40 in example) and the last 4 on a second double pointed
needle.

Work kitchener stitch on the double pointed needles for
your crotch (http://doodles.thoughtline.com/knitting101/grafting.html)
Tie yarn onto right stitch of your 12" circulars and knit around for (approx)
needed rows to give you your necessary length for inseam. This will give you a
basic rolled cuff. Let me know if you prefer a different style of cuff and I can
change the pattern accordingly
Bind off leg (http://doodles.thoughtline.com/knitting101/bindingoff.html)
Move stitches off stitch holder to 12" circular needles.
Tie yarn onto right stitch of your 12" circulars and knit around for (approx)
needed rows to give you your necessary length for inseam.
Bind off leg, weave in ends. Ta da!